CORE+ Summary

Marja Matinmikko, Marko Palola, Marjo Heikkilä,

Tuomo Hänninen & Petri Ahokangas

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CORE+ basic information

CORE+ (Cognitive Radio Trial Environment +) project in 2013

2014 belongs to Finnish Trial program funded by Tekes including:

Three research organisations

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Centria and University

of Oulu;

Five industry companies:

Nokia Siemens Networks, EXFO, Elektrobit, PehuTec and Rugged

Tooling

Two governmental organisations:

The Finnish Defence Forces

Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA).

Total budget 2013-2014

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Summary of whole project

Publications

Four magazine papers published and two submitted.

15 conference papers published.

Three book chapters publisedh and one accepted.

Trials

Six public LSA trials in international fora.

Four public WARP trials in international fora.

Regulatory contributions

Six contributions on CRS to ITU-R WP5A.

Five contributions on LSA to ECC FM52 and FM53.

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Journal papers

P. Ahokangas, M. Matinmikko, S. Yrjölä, H. Okkonen & T. Casey, ""Simple

rules" for mobile network operators' strategic choices in future cognitive

spectrum sharing networks," IEEE Wireless Communications, vol.20, no.2,

pp. 20-26, April 2013.

M. Matinmikko, M. Palola, H. Saarnisaari, M. Heikkilä, J. Prokkola, T.

Kippola, T. Hänninen, M. Jokinen & S. Yrjölä, "Cognitive Radio Trial

Environment: First Live Authorized Shared Access-Based Spectrum-

Sharing Demonstration," IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine, vol.8,

no.3, pp.30-37, Sept. 2013.

M. Matinmikko, H. Okkonen, M. Palola, S. Yrjölä, P. Ahokangas & M.

Mustonen, ”Spectrum sharing using Licensed Shared Access (LSA): The

concept and its work flow for LTE-Advanced networks”. IEEE Wireless

Communications Magazine, vol.21, no.2, pp. 72-79, April 2014.

M. Mustonen, T. Chen, H. Saarnisaari, M. Matinmikko, S. Yrjölä & M.

Palola, ”Cellular architecture enhancement for supporting European

Licensed Shared Access (LSA) concept”. IEEE Wireless Communications,

vol 21, pp. 37-43, June 2014.

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Conference papers

M. Matinmikko, M. Palola, H. Saarnisaari, M. Heikkilä, J. Prokkola, H. Tuomivaara,

T. Kippola, M. Jokinen & T. Hänninen, ”CORE - Cognitive Radio Trial Environment,”

in Proceedings of Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF) meeting 30, Oulu,

Finland, 23-25 April 2013.

P. Ahokangas, M. Matinmikko, S. Yrjölä, M. Mustonen, H. Posti, E. Luttinen & A.

Kivimäki, “Business models for mobile network operators in Licensed Shared

Access (LSA),“ IEEE DySPAN, McLean, VA, 1-4 April 2014.

M. Palola, M. Matinmikko, J. Prokkola, M. Mustonen, M. Heikkilä, T. Kippola, S.

Yrjölä, V. Hartikainen, L. Tudose, A. Kivinen, J. Paavola & K. Heiska, “Live field trial

of Licensed Shared Access (LSA) concept using LTE network in 2.3 GHz band,”

IEEE DySPAN, McLean, VA, 1-4 April 2014.

M. Palola, M. Matinmikko, J. Prokkola, M. Mustonen, M. Heikkilä, T. Kippola, S.

Yrjölä, V. Hartikainen, L. Tudose, A. Kivinen, J. Paavola, K. Heiska, T. Hänninen &

J. Okkonen, ”Description of Finnish Licensed Shared Access (LSA) Field Trial Using

TD-LTE in 2.3 GHz Band,” IEEE DySPAN, McLean, VA, 1-4 April 2014.

P. Ahokangas, M. Matinmikko, I. Atkova, L. F. Minervini, S. Yrjölä & M. Mustonen,

”Coopetitive Business Models in Future Mobile Broadband,” 6th Workshop on

Coopetition Strategy - ”Coopetition Strategy and Practice”, Umeå, Sweden, 22-23

May 2014.

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Conference papers

M. Mustonen, M. Matinmikko, M. Palola, S. Yrjölä, J. Paavola, A. Kivinen & J.

Engelberg, ”Considerations on the Licensed Shared Access (LSA) Architecture

from the Incumbent Perspective,” CrownCom 2014, Oulu, Finland, 2-4 June 2014.

P. Ahokangas, M. Matinmikko, S. Yrjölä, M. Mustonen, E. Luttinen & A. Kivimäki,

”Business Scenarios for Incumbents in Licensed Shared Access (LSA),” CrownCom

2014, Oulu, Finland, 2-4 June 2014.

P. Ahokangas, K. Horneman, H. Posti, M. Matinmikko, T. Hänninen, S. Yrjölä & V.

Gonçalves, ”Defining “Co-Primary Spectrum Sharing”— A new Business

Opportunity for MNOs?,” CrownCom 2014, Oulu, Finland, 2-4 June 2014.

M. Mäkeläinen, Z. Khan, T. Hänninen & H. Saarnisaari, ”Algorithms for

Opportunistic Load Balancing Cognitive Engine,” CrownCom 2014, Oulu, Finland,

2-4 June 2014.

J. Niemelä, M. Jokinen & T. Hänninen, “Linux enriched design in second generation

wireless open-access research platform,” CrownCom 2014, Oulu, Finland, 2-4 June

2014.

M. Palola, T. Rautio, M. Matinmikko, J. Prokkola, M. Mustonen, M. Heikkilä, T.

Kippola, S. Yrjölä, V. Hartikainen, L. Tudose, A. Kivinen, J. Paavola, J. Okkonen, M.

Mäkeläinen, T. Hänninen & H. Kokkinen,”Licensed Shared Access (LSA) trial

demonstration using real LTE network,” Trial workshop at CrownCom 2014, Oulu,

Finland, 4 June 2014.

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Conference papers

P. Ahokangas, M. Matinmikko, L. F. Minervini, S. Yrjölä, V. Gonçalves &

Miia Mustonen, ”Incentives for incumbent spectrum users in Licensed

Shared Access (LSA): A dynamic capabilities view,” EUCNC 2014,

Bologna, Italy, 23-26 June 2014.

M. Heikkilä, T. Kippola, J. Jämsä, A. Nykänen, J. Keskimaula & M.

Matinmikko. Active Antenna System for Cognitive Network Enhancement.

IEEE 5th International Conference on Cognitive Infocommunications –

CogInfoCom 2014, Vietri sul Mare, Italy, 5-7 November 2014.

M. Mustonen, M. Matinmikko, D. Roberson and S. Yrjölä. Evaluation of

recent spectrum sharing models from the regulatory point of view. 1st

International Conference on 5G for Ubiquitous Connectivity, Levi, Finland,

26-27 November 2014.

M. Heikkilä, T. Kippola, P. Kärsämä, A. Nykänen, P. Tuuttila & M.

Matinmikko. Active antenna system (AAS) capabilities for 5G systems: A

field study of performance. 1st International Conference on 5G for

Ubiquitous Connectivity, Levi, Finland, 26-27 November 2014.

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Conference papers

E. Luttinen, M. Matinmikko, P. Ahokangas, M. Katz & S. Yrjölä. Feasibility

assesment of Licensed Shared Access (LSA) concept – Case of a Finnish

mobile network operator (MNO). 1st International Conference on 5G for

Ubiquitous Connectivity, Levi, Finland, 26-27 November 2014.

E. Luttinen, M. Matinmikko & M. Katz. Assesment of Channel Interference

for Licensed Shared Access (LSA) in the 2.3-2.4 GHz band. 1st

International Conference on 5G for Ubiquitous Connectivity, Levi, Finland,

26-27 November 2014.

M. Katsigiannis, A. Basaure & M. Matinmikko. Cost comparison of

Licensed Shared Access (LSA) and MIMO scenarios for capacity growth

in Finland. 1st International Conference on 5G for Ubiquitous Connectivity,

Levi, Finland, 26-27 November 2014.

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Book chapters

M. Mustonen & M. Matinmikko, “Scenarios for CRS from ITU-R”. In A.

Medeisis & O. Holland (eds.) “Cognitive Radio Policy and Regulation:

Techno-Economic Studies to Facilitate Dynamic Spectrum Access”.

Springer, 2014.

M. Matinmikko & J. Paavola (Turku University of Applied Sciences),

“Scenarios for CR deployment: Visions from research projects”. In A.

Medeisis & O. Holland (eds.) “Cognitive Radio Policy and Regulation:

Techno-Economic Studies to Facilitate Dynamic Spectrum Access”.

Springer, 2014.

U. Löwenstein (Telefonica Germany) & M. Matinmikko: Mobile

communications and need for CR. In A. Medeisis & O. Holland (eds.)

“Cognitive Radio Policy and Regulation: Techno-Economic Studies to

Facilitate Dynamic Spectrum Access”. Springer, 2014.

M. Matinmikko, H. Okkonen, S. Yrjölä, P. Ahokangas, M. Mustonen, M.

Palola, V. Gonçalves, A. Kivimäki, E. Luttinen & J. Kemppainen, ”Business

benefits of Licensed Shared Access (LSA) for key stakeholders”. In O.

Holland, H. Bogucka & A. Medeisis (eds.) “Opportunistic Spectrum

Sharing and White Space Access: The Practical Reality”. John Wiley &

Sons, 2015.

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Contributions to spectrum regulation

Cognitive Radio System (CRS) work at ITU-R WP5A NSN & VTT, "Update proposal to Working Document towards a

preliminary draft new report ITU-R M.[LMS.CRS2]," ITU-R WP5A

meeting, May 2013.

Finland, "Update proposal to the work plan for future studies on

cognitive radio systems (CRS)," ITU-R WP5A meeting, May 2013.

Finland, “Editorial update proposal for the finalisation of the

preliminary draft new report ITU-R M.[LMS.CRS2],” ITU-R WP5A

meeting, November 2013.

NSN & VTT, “Text proposal for sections 7, 8, and 9 of the preliminary

draft new report ITU-R M.[LMS.CRS2],” ITU-R WP5A meeting,

November 2013.

NSN & VTT, “Update proposal of the preliminary draft new Report

ITU-R M.[LMS.CRS2],” ITU-R WP5A meeting, May 2014.

NSN & VTT, “Editorial Update of the Preliminary Draft New Report

ITU-R N[LMS.CRS2],” ITU-R WP5A meeting, October/November

2014.

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Contributions to spectrum regulation

Licensed Shared Access (LSA) work at ECC FM52 and

FM53

NSN & VTT, "Update proposal for section 4.6 of Draft ECC

report on LSA framework," ECC FM53 meeting, July 2013.

NSN & VTT, "Update proposals to the draft ECC report 205,"

ECC FM53 meeting, September 2013.

Finland, comments to Draft ECC Report 205. December 2013.

VTT, “Update of the draft CEPT Report B1-description of the

Finnish LSA trial”. ECC FM52 meeting, September 2014.

VTT, “Update proposal of the Draft Recommendation on

sharing framework between MFCN and PMSE,” ECC FM52

meeting, January 2015.

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Public LSA trials

Live LSA trial demonstration. Wireless World Research Forum

(WWRF) meeting 30, Oulu, Finland, 25 April 2013.

Live LSA trial demonstration. LSA Trial Workshop, Helsinki,

Finland, 3 September 2013.

Live LSA trial demonstration. IEEE DySPAN, McLean, VA, 1-4

April 2014.

Live LSA trial demonstration. Trial workshop at CrownCom 2014,

Oulu, Finland, 4 June 2014.

Live LSA trial demonstration. Mobile Asia Expo (MAE) and GTI

workshop, Shanghai, China, 9-13 June 2014.

Live LSA trial demonstration. ETSI RRS Workshop, Sophia

Antipolis, France, 3-4 December 2014.

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Contact

Dr. Marja Matinmikko

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.

Marja.Matinmikko@vtt.fi

+358405136678

More info:

CORE+ project WWW page

http://core.willab.fi